Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns is suing Sydney newspaper The Sunday Telegraph for defamation, alleging the newspaper made him out to be a "sexual pervert".
Arthur Stevens reports
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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Russia-Ukraine discuss another prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine are discussing another prisoner swap, weeks after both sides released 35 detainees each.
However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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CAMERON: BREXIT DEAL IS DOABLE
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron says he believes a Brexit deal can be reached with the EU ahead of October 31st.
It comes as Finland - which holds the EU's rotating presidency - tells the UK it has 11 days to produce written proposals for a new deal.
Downing Street says it will put forward detailed suggestions, particularly on the Irish border backstop, at the 'appropriate time'.
David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be important.
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David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says he struggled to get help during the campaign from Labour's Jeremy Corbyn.
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It comes as Finland - which holds the EU's rotating presidency - tells the UK it has 11 days to produce written proposals for a new deal.
Downing Street says it will put forward detailed suggestions, particularly on the Irish border backstop, at the 'appropriate time'.
David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be important.
IN: "My advice...
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David Cameron - who called the EU referendum in which Britain voted to leave - says he struggled to get help during the campaign from Labour's Jeremy Corbyn.
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Russian Guard asked to check police actions during arrest of actor at protest
Activists in Moscow have asked the head of the Russian Guard to order an internal investigation after actor Pavel Ustinov complained he was beaten up while he was detained during an unsanctioned protest in Moscow on August 3rd.
Ustinov was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for attacking a riot police officer - he says he was just a bystander at the demonstration.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
Ustinov was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for attacking a riot police officer - he says he was just a bystander at the demonstration.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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Nigeria's president relieves country's Head of Service over fraud allegations
President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved the head of service of the federation, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita and sent her on an indefinite suspension, following an ongoing fraud probe by the country's anti-graft agency.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Huawei to unveil new smartphone without Google apps
Chinese tech company Huawei is set to unveil its new Mate 30 smartphone at an event in Germany, but the device won't include access to common Google apps.
U.S. sanctions have restricted the world's second largest smartphone maker's access to American products and services, including Google.
Europe correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels.
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Uganda Signs Nuclear Deal with Russia
Intro;
The Government of Uganda has signed an agreement with the Russian Federation to cooperate in the use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes.
The deal signed in Vienna, Austria, at the sidelines of 63rd International Atomic Energy Agency Conference, focuses on the development of nuclear infrastructure in Uganda for industrial, healthcare and agricultural use.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
Russia-Ukraine discuss another prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine are discussing another prisoner swap, weeks after both sides released 35 detainees each.
However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
In: 'The talk of..'
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However, a stalemate over disengagement in the Donbass region continues with Russia accusing Ukraine of setting preconditions for signing a peace deal.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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China to Put Pork Reserves Under Hammer Ahead of Oct. 1 Party
China is set to auction of 10,000 tons of pork from its state reserves ahead of National Day celebrations on October 1st.
For months Beijing has been battling an outbreak of African swine fever that's sent prices of pork up nearly 50%.
Patrick Fok reports.
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For months Beijing has been battling an outbreak of African swine fever that's sent prices of pork up nearly 50%.
Patrick Fok reports.
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OUT: war with Washington.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
UN General Assembly to focus on tackling climate change
The UN says tackling climate change will be a key focus for next
week's meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly in New York.
Speaking to the press, UN Secretary General António Guterres said it
was an opportunity to come up with concrete solutions.
He also said young people have an increasingly important role to play.
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UN Secretary General António Guterres told reporters he had seen first
hand the urgent for action against climate change.
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The Secretary General also announced an initiative to put the creation
of jobs at the heart of climate action plans.
IN: "Some 1.2 billion…"
OUT: "…dying planet"
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week's meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly in New York.
Speaking to the press, UN Secretary General António Guterres said it
was an opportunity to come up with concrete solutions.
He also said young people have an increasingly important role to play.
IN: "We will spotlight…"
OUT: "…behind science"
DUR: 18 seconds
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UN Secretary General António Guterres told reporters he had seen first
hand the urgent for action against climate change.
IN: "I went to…"
OUT: "…telling us all along"
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The Secretary General also announced an initiative to put the creation
of jobs at the heart of climate action plans.
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World leaders to focus on climate change at UN General Assembly
The head of the United Nations says tackling climate change with be
the focus of this years meeting of world leaders at the General
Assembly.
At a press conference in New York to mark the opening of the event,
the Secretary General also said young people will play a bigger role
alongside world leaders
Sarah Walton reports from the UN.
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the focus of this years meeting of world leaders at the General
Assembly.
At a press conference in New York to mark the opening of the event,
the Secretary General also said young people will play a bigger role
alongside world leaders
Sarah Walton reports from the UN.
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Trump Kills California's Right to Set Emissions Standards
US President Donald Trump says he's revoking California's authority to set its own vehicle emission standards.
California is threatening a lawsuit if the administration goes through with the plan.
Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter point for
the second time in two months.
Trade wars and global economic uncertainty have prompted the Fed to act.
Nick Harper reports.
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the second time in two months.
Trade wars and global economic uncertainty have prompted the Fed to act.
Nick Harper reports.
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SADC COUNTRIES TO OWN SATELLITE SYSTEM
SADC member states are in discussions to own a satellite system to enable member states and entire region to fully control its information network.Tanzania's Communications Minister Engineer Isack Kamwelwe revealed this at the SADC Ministerial Meeting on ICT, Information, Transport and Meteorology, which started in Dar es Salaam this week.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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Trump orders new sanctions on Iran
US President Donald Trump says he's ordered new sanctions on Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate following air strikes on Saudi oil facilities.
Mr Trump made the announcement as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo headed to Saudi Arabia to discuss how to respond to the attack, which he blamed on Iran. Mr Trump has not done so publicly. Tehran denies any involvement.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Mr Trump made the announcement as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo headed to Saudi Arabia to discuss how to respond to the attack, which he blamed on Iran. Mr Trump has not done so publicly. Tehran denies any involvement.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Vladimir Putin and Mohammed Bin Salman talk days after Russia's S400 sale offer
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday, two days after saying that Russia is willing to help defend Riyadh's oil facilities by selling it S-400 missile systems.
Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.
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More than 160 North Koreans detained by Russia after boat attack
Russian border guards have detained more than 160 crew members from two North Korean vessels detained in the Sea of Japan.
The boats were suspected of being involved in illegal fishing off the coast and the crew could face life in prison.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
The boats were suspected of being involved in illegal fishing off the coast and the crew could face life in prison.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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South Africa to still be chair of African Union in 2020
Intro
The African Union Commission says South Africa's position as Chair of the AU in 2020 , will not be revoked .
There has been speculation that following the violence in the country by South Africans against other African nationals , the AU may change its position.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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U.S. considering plans to confront Uighur issue at UNGA
The United States is considering how to confront China over its human
rights record during next week's United Nations General Assembly.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says seek to call Beijing out over the
country's treatment of ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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rights record during next week's United Nations General Assembly.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says seek to call Beijing out over the
country's treatment of ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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UK SUPREME COURT HEARS PROROGATION CASE
The suspension of Parliament should not be a matter for the UK's Supreme Court.
That's what the government's lawyer has told the court on the second day of its hearings on the issue.
The Court is hearing two appeals on the matter - with campaigners insisting the government prorogued Parliament until 14th October to avoid Brexit scrutiny.
A decision could be handed down within days.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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That's what the government's lawyer has told the court on the second day of its hearings on the issue.
The Court is hearing two appeals on the matter - with campaigners insisting the government prorogued Parliament until 14th October to avoid Brexit scrutiny.
A decision could be handed down within days.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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